KEEWAY K-LIGHT 125
Pass rate over time
The K-LIGHT 125's first-time pass rate has risen 4.4 points since 2021, 62.3% to 66.7%.
What fails on a K-LIGHT 125
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lamps and reflectors |
|
228 | 39.4 | 10.4× |
| brakes |
|
114 | 19.7 | 2.1× |
| structure and attachments |
|
88 | 15.2 | 11.4× |
| suspension |
|
75 | 13 | 8.7× |
| steering |
|
34 | 5.9 | 7.6× |
| tyres |
|
21 | 3.6 | 3.1× |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
11 | 1.9 | 7.6× |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
6 | 1 | 3.3× |
| wheels |
|
1 | 0.2 | 2.1× |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects. "vs all bikes" is how often this model's tests record a defect in the group, as a multiple of the all-bike rate.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the K-LIGHT 125 beats 0 of its 4 closest rivals (YAMAHA YBR 125, HONDA CG125, HONDA CBF125).
Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the K-LIGHT 125.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2019 (68.9% pass). Weakest: 2018 (61.5%).
First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.
KEEWAY K-LIGHT 125 FAQ
Is the KEEWAY K-LIGHT 125 reliable?
The KEEWAY K-LIGHT 125 is less reliable than average for its class: 67.2% of its 795 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 73.4%. That ranks it #4896 of 5426 models.
What does a K-LIGHT 125 fail its MOT on most?
lamps and reflectors — 39% of all defects recorded against failed K-LIGHT 125 tests.
What is the best year of K-LIGHT 125 to buy used?
By first-time pass rate, 2019-registered examples do best (68.9%) and 2018 worst (61.5%). Condition and history still trump the year.